Eight Years After 9/11, Fewer See Need to Sacrifice Liberties for Safety
Only a quarter of Americans say it is necessary to give up some civil liberties to curb terrorism, down from 55% shortly after the attacks of 9/11.
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You’re Getting Warmer
Less than half of the public says the earth is warming as a result of human activity, but a majority knows which gas scientists say is to blame for global warming.
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Evolutionary Theory
A wide gap exists between the public and scientists over evolution.
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Squawk Box
Most Americans still get general information about the economy from the television and radio.
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Googling Good Deals
Of those going online for economic information, two-thirds are shopping for low prices.
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Gay Marriage: A State Issue
As of May 2009, six states allow same-sex marriage while 29 have banned it.
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Puerto Rican Population
More Puerto Ricans reside in the 50 U.S. states and D.C. than in Puerto Rico.